Polegate’s Dickensian Christmas 2015

Santa arrives by train and is welcomed by Mayor of Polegate Cllr David Watts

Ragged Phoenix

Phil Masters from Radio DGH, Tim Rice-Oxley, Cllr David Watts

Mayor Cllr David Watts and Tim Rice-Oxley

 Tim Rice-Oxley

Polegate’s Dickensian Christmas 2015, with the Turning on of the Christmas Tree Lights by Keane’s Tim Rice-Oxley more images can be seen on flickr here

Sheffield Park, East Sussex

Sheffield Park, East Sussex

RHS Wisley

RHS Wisley on flickr

RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2015

RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2015 - flickr

RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015

A Selection of images from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2015, More images can bee seen on Flickr here.

Keukenhof Gardens, Holland

Keukenhof Gardens, Holland and Windmill Nederwaard, Kinderdijk. More images can be seen on Flickr here.

RHS Garden Wisley February 2015

RHS Wisley Orchids in the Glasshouse

RHS Wisley Amaryllis

RHS Wisley Butterflies in the Glasshouse

RHS Wisley Snowdrops

More images from RHS Garden Wisley can bee seen on flickr here.

Polegate Calendar raises £1,400 for St Wilfrid’s Hospice

Dan Dunbar this week presented a cheque to St Wilfrid’s Hospice, he has raised £1,400 through the sale of his popular Polegate photography calendar. This is the fifth year running Dan has organised the photography competition for local people. Dan asked for local people to enter photographs of their favourite local sites, which he then reproduced into a calendar sponsored by local businesses. 

Dan, said, “Polegate and local residents have been very supportive for the fifth year running in making the calendar a success yet again. I would like to thank my sponsors who make it possible to create the popular calendar and everyone involved for their support especially those who have been selling the calendars in local shops and a big thank you to everyone who has purchased a calendar in making it another great success.

 

Dan Dunbar and Chris Clark, Community Support Co-ordinator at St Wilfrid's Hospice.

Chris Clark, Community Support Co-ordinator at St Wilfrid's said "A huge thank you to Dan for once again organising this competition in aid of St Wilfrid's, the calendar always proves popular and raises a considerable amount of money.”

Dan continued to say this would be the last Polegate Calendar for a few years as he has decided to put the project on hold to enable it to refresh itself. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the businesses and residents of Polegate for their fantastic and continued support over the last five years. Firstly, a special thank you to all my sponsors who, without them, the calendar wouldn't have been possible, all the people who have sent me photographs over the last five years and lastly, all the people who have sold and bought the calendars – it's thanks to you all that it has raised over £7,000 in the last five years for local charities. The support I have received from the people of Polegate has been wonderful and allowed me to create great calendars which have raised so much. Thank you – it is much appreciated.

Polegate’s Dickensian Christmas 2014

 Father Christmas arrives by Southern Train from Lapland and is Welcomed by Polegate Mayor Cllr Michael Clewett along with Michael Fish.

 Father Christmas's arrival is announced by Geoff Rowe, Hailsham Town Crier.

 Polegate Mayor Cllr Michael Clewett and Michael Fish take a ride on the Polegate and district miniature railway.

 

 

Polegate’s Dickensian Christmas 2014. In association with Polegate Town Council, with the Turning on of the Christmas Tree Lights by weatherman Michael Fish. More images can be seen on flickr here.

Hailsham & Eastbourne Herald

A impressive article published in the Hailsham & Eastbourne Herald about the my photography calendar, going on sale in aid of St Wilfrids Hospice.

Polegate Charity Calendar Goes On Sale

A charity calendar for St Wilfrid's Hospice has gone on sale this week. The Polegate and local village life photography calendar showcases images taken by local residents and features scenes from Polegate, Wannock, Alfriston and Arlington. Calendars are on sale for £5 and proceeds go directly to St Wilfrid's. They are available from Withers DIY, Archer and partners and the Hair shop Polegate.

Dan Dunbar with his calendar's.

Organiser Dan Dunbar who has coordinated the project for the five years said “The quality of images in this year's calendar is very high and I am proud of the product going on sale. Last year we managed to raise £1,500 for St Wilfrids through the sales of calendar's” and is confident to match it this year. Dan continued to say “I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved for their support especially to my sponsors who have made the calendar possible for the fifth year”

Calendars will also be available at the Polegate dickensian afternoon on the 29th November along with St Wilfrid's lights of love service's on Sunday 30th November and Sunday 7th December at St Wilfrid's or Tuesday 9th December at St George's Church, Polegate.

The Tour of Britain

The Tour of Britain going through Seaford, East Sussex. More images can be seen on flickr here.

RHS Wisley Flower Show

Pictures from the RHS Wisley Flower Show 2014 with the National Dahlia Society Show. More images from RHS Wisley can be seen on Flickr here.